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BT08 OVG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OVG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 159,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 159,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 156,309 miles

Rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 156,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 155,031 miles

front tyes searing on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2015 152,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 152,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,622 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 143,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 137,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,680 miles

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,739 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 67,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 May 2011 61,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 61,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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BT08 OVG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 OVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 OVG registered?

BT08 OVG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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